Occupant CAE Engineer

The Safety Engineer will be responsible for generating occupant CAE models through multiple stages of development. You will also conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles. You will use your skills in collaboration, systems engineering, FMA/design robustness, CAE and safety DV Efficiency to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal, side, rear and pedestrian impact, roof strength and low speed damageability.

What you’ll be able to do: 

• Work with Advanced Vehicle Crash Safety and Program Design teams to develop occupant CAE models in LS-Dyna for various crash modes.


• Collaborate with responsible D&Rs and associated component suppliers to ensure component CAE models are properly correlated and/or reasonable initial assumptions are being made. 


• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools, to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.


• Support quick concept development of new and emerging ideas.


• Assess the system level occupant performance for all relevant impact configurations. 


• Optimize the performance of the relevant components needed to meet occupant performance targets (airbags, seat belts, steering column, seats, instrument panel, interior trim etc.) 


• Collaborate with the safety structures team in case structural performance of the BIW does not allow meeting occupant performance targets. 


• Support the delivery of the occupant safety attribute with high quality CAE models during all program phases all the way through Start-of-Production.


• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.


• Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements.


• Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence and a source of knowledge. 


• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.

The minimum requirements we seek: 

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering


• Strong engineering mechanics fundamentals


• Highly motivated and creative


• Strong technical skills and expertise in safety and simulation, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving


• 5+ years of developing safety systems and components


• 5+ years of experience in designing and launching new safety systems from concept to production


• Knowledge of global passive safety public domain and regulatory requirements 


• Non-linear finite element analysis and correlation capability. 


• Program experience in analysis and testing. 


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills 


• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team


• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, startup environment in which the team works extremely quick and oftentimes with little direction.


• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and clearly articulate significant engineering and material cost efficiencies. 

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf 

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